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South West Coast Path – Porlock Weir to Lynmouth

One day walking the stunning South West Coast Path between Porlock Weir to Lynmouth, part of the 1,014km long marked footpath, the longest in England. Designated as a national trail in 1978 it has steadily gained in popularity, and is regularly voted the best walking route in the country. After this taster I’d be keen to return for more. It takes about eight weeks to walk around the coast of…

Some favourite views from Valley of Rocks trip yesterday (via Countisbury). Photos by Adrian Campbell, 13 July 2023 Nestled along the captivating Exmoor coastline lies a hidden gem that has captivated the hearts of visitors for centuries – the enchanting Valley of Rocks. With its rugged cliffs, dramatic rock formations, and breathtaking views, this unique natural wonder is a must-visit…

Walking up Countisbury Hill while Storm Barra batters Exmoor. Photo by Mike Lanning. #exmoor4all #stormbarra

Mike Lanning took these photos today while Storm Barra battered Exmoor.

From Countisbury to Watersmeet. Photos by Mark Anthony Small. #Exmoor

Saturday 14/8. A path that I’ve never walked before, from Countisbury to Watersmeet. I love the view across the site of The Myrtleberry North Iron Age enclosure and the descent through the old woodlands into the Lyn Gorge.Mark Anthony Small

Walk Lynmouth to Watersmeet (just like Julia Bradbury did)

A couple of days following our extended walk down into Lynmouth we felt ready to tackle the walk that we had seen Julia Bradbury complete on ‘Great British Walks’ – they showed the easiest bits of course!

Map of Lynmouth/Watersmeet walk – we did the whole thing but you could just visit Watersmeet Tea Rooms and turn round (making a nice easy walk 🙂 )

We drove down to Lynmouth, parking in the…

HF Holidays 8 Mile Linear Hard Walk To Lynmouth

HF Holidays 8 Mile Linear Hard Walk To Lynmouth

This was our fourth walk during our week at Holnicote House with HF Holidays.

It was an 8 mile linear hard walk from a drop off point on the A39 just outside of Countisbury along the South West Coast Path to Lynmouth.

Our HF Holidayswalk leader today was Mervyn and after a quick outline of our walk we set off from the road across fields to the…

HF Holidays 8 Mile Linear Hard Walk To Lynmouth

HF Holidays 8 Mile Linear Hard Walk To Lynmouth

This was our fourth walk during our week at Holnicote House with HF Holidays.

It was an 8 mile linear hard walk from a drop off point on the A39 just outside of Countisbury along the South West Coast Path to Lynmouth.

Our HF Holidayswalk leader today was Mervyn and after a quick outline of our walk we set off from the road across fields to the…